For centuries Ankaran has been home to Benedictine monks who have grown olive trees and vines on the green Adriatic coast. The healing microclimate has turned the monastic settlement into a cozy resort on the Italian border. On the pebble beach of Ankaran, there are activities for children: slides, paddleboats, and a swimming pool. Near the resort, there is a camping with kayaking and tennis clubs, an ecological park, cycling and hiking trails.